Sunset over Youngs Bay 11-9-05 photo copyright Liz McMaster
We are a small farm located just outside Astoria, Oregon, in the Youngs River Valley. We have been raising, training and showing the American Miniature Horse since December of 1995. Our foal crops are small for a reason: We like to focus on the best quality horse that we can produce.
Our horses are trained and cared for with love and respect, and each is evaluated individually for its suitability for the purposes they will be destined for.
The primary income for our family is commercial fishing (Dungeness crab, Halibut, Black cod, and miscellaneous other species including occasionally King and Opilio crabbing) The main handler/herd manager/trainer/nutrition analyst/publicity manager/poop scooper and birth attendant is Liz. Most times the shows are a family affair, and our two youngest sons Brandon and Colton will likely be there and just maybe our oldest, Kenny, as well. If Martin's not fishing, he can be found ringside, as well.
A visit to the farm will allow you to meet the other members of our family, the barn cats, our new dog Agnes, and of course Gramma Pony, who will likely not ever see another show facility as she's fully retired at the age of 31. She likes cinnamon rolls (stale if possible) if you have any lying around and you're planning a visit. Come introduce yourself if you find yourself at an event where we're exhibiting.
Even if you're not looking to buy a horse, we enjoy visiting, sharing what we have learned, and always learning.
Chances are we may know someone who has just what you're looking for, too!
Brandon and Colton 2006